Pregnancy Medications: Ameda
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Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
Asked by N.B. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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Hi,
I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know...
Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
Questions About Breast Pumps
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on November 16, 2008
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I have a lot of questions about breat pumps. I will have to return to work about 6 weeks after having my baby so I will need to pump my breastmilk. I have heard that t...
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- Hi H., I have the Medela pump in style advance and I've been very happy with it. I haven't had a problem with finding bottles to fit the pump. I have 3 different ty...
- I've been back to work for a month. I love the Medela! The hospital recommended it. They also said don't start pumping until your supply is regular (about 3-4 wks). ...
- Hi, Do you know if you want an electric or manual pump? I'm using a manual pump - Avant, which I find is really effective. It's a little bit fiddly to start with, bu...
Medela Manual Breast Pump
Asked by C.J. from McAllen
on February 27, 2009
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Hi, we were going to buy an electric, but spent too much on the baby clothes and decor. So now I have this manual one. The baby isn't born yet, but I heard you could "...
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- For me, the manual breast pump was very frustrating and discouraging (it was not the medela). I used a manual breast pump with my first child and gave up on the whole...
- Request a lactation consultant and an electric pump at the hospital. ASAP. Get an electric pump. Rent it (Woman's Work in Houston rents them) or buy an Ameda pump....
- Hi, Just do not give up, get lots of help, cry if it hurts because it will. Don't let non-breastfeeders discourage you. Get in touch with LeLEche they will come t...
Need Advice on Breast Pumps and Bottles
Asked by H.C. from Reading
on February 5, 2008
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I need some advice on buying a good breast pump and also bottles that don't leak. My first pregnancy I was given an Ameda breast pump from a friend and it died after a...
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- I rented a hospital grade double pump for 6 months and was happy with it. I think it was a Medela. This was for my second and (planned to be) last child and my first...
- I have a professional that worked great for me. No leaks and great suction. If you supply is low due to the medication. You may need pomp that pomp constantly like ...
- I was given a Medela single electric pump from a friend that hardly used it. You can sterilize all of the parts so it was fine and I figured worth giving a try. I am a...
Any Suggestions on Breastpumps
Asked by S.G. from New York
on October 8, 2008
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i am pregnant with my second child due in march and i am planning on breastfeeding. i would like to pump also and was looking for some advice on which pump to get, sin...
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- Hi S.- With my first child I used an Avent manual pump and did great with it. I just had my son 3 months ago and I tried to pump with it again and found it wasn't w...
- My suggestion for a really great, affordable pump is the Lansinoh double pump. I have seen them at Target/WalMart. I bought that when my son was about 3 months old a...
- I would definitly get a medela. I also recommend that you spend the extra money nfor the double pump. I got the single for cost purposes, but quickly realized that i...
Need Advice About Breast Pumps
Asked by E.K. from Tampa
on August 19, 2009
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Hi. This is my first pregnancy and I am looking for some advice about breast pumps. I am already at home, and will remain at home once I have our son. I plan to bre...
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- I had the same use/need requirements that you have with my first son (he is now 2). I used the Avent manual hand pump. I found it very easy to use and could get milk...
- It''s been a while; but once your milk comes in, and you must drink plenty of water to keep the supply, you won't need a pump...you'll express right into an empty bott...
- After being a SAHM to three and breast feeding I would say I love the Medela. This company makes really nice pumps. I worked in Postpartum for a few years in between...
Swedish Nursing Cups?
Asked by S.E. from Missoula
on February 11, 2010
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Hi Mamas! My mother swore by Swedish hursing cups when she had my brother and I. We looked during my 1st pregnancy but never found the ones she remembered. I am pre...
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- Are you talking about something like nursing pads to absorb leaking? If so, I know they make tons of different kinds of those; cloth, wool, disposable (which worked b...
- S., Is this what you are looking for? http://www.pharmics.com/ocalette.htm I had some with my first, but realized that is actually draws the milk out more. So le...
- "Swedish nursing cups" are now called breast shells. They can be worn during pregnancy, or prior to infant feeding, to draw out inverted nipples. Two reputable sourc...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.D. from Bloomington
on March 30, 2011
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I'm looking for advice on the best breast pumps. With my previous pregnancy (over 5 years ago) I used one of the medulla brest pumps, which worked great, but I really ...
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- I've got a Medela Pump In Style (the backpack one) that I'd be happy to part with. I was going to sell it on Craigslist anyway. $75 is my asking price. I used it ma...
- My Medela Pump N Style was the best $279 I ever spent. Worth every penny. I bought it 7 years ago and still going strong on fourth kid. Don't know what it costs these...
- I know that some people get creeped out by this, but you could buy a used medella. Short of a hospital grade pump, they are the best. You could buy all new tubing an...
Breast Pump
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on July 5, 2009
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What breast pump do you recommend? I was thinking about the medela but using avent bottles. The lady at the store said avent bottles have more nipple options than me...
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- some advent bottle leak. the ones I use where from johnson and johnson. I don't know hwats good and not.
- I used the Medela Pump In Style Advanced. I pumped for about a year 3 times a day 5 days a week and it still works great. My advice if you get this or any other pump...
- I have used only Medela - both the single electric & the double electric. Hands down, I love the Medela Pump In Style double electric. It's a time & life saver! ...
Help Choosing Breastpump.....manual....electric....dual....yikes
Asked by N.A. from Cincinnati
on October 4, 2008
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I seriously need some help choosing a breast pump, i am fairly new to the website so bare with me!! I'm not too sure which type will work best for me and my baby to b...
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- I LOVED the Medela Pump in style advanced. I went back to work after 3 months and it worked well for me until I stoped around 10-11months. Good luck!
- I want to let you know that Medela is the way to go. I rented the Medela Symphony electric breast pump from the hospital after I delivered and it worked wonderful. I...
- Hi N., Medela dual electric is the best pump hands down. I have 3 children. With my first I tried all kinds of pumps but once I found Medela my life was so much eas...
